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Zhong Kui, the Demon Queller

first half 18th century
Not on view
Zhong Kui, known in Japan as Shōki, is a guardian deity of Chinese origins associated with protection from disease. In Japan he is closely connected to the health and well-being of children.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • 奥村政信画　鐘馗図
  • Title: Zhong Kui, the Demon Queller
  • Artist: Okumura Masanobu (Japanese, 1686–1764)
  • Period: Edo period (1615–1868)
  • Date: first half 18th century
  • Culture: Japan
  • Medium: Woodblock print (urushi-e); ink and color on paper
  • Dimensions: H. 27 in. (68.6 cm); W. 10 in. (25.4 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: Bequest of Katherine S. Dreier, 1952
  • Object Number: JP3169
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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